What a delightful taste of the sights and sounds of Summer in Arctic regions. Images and reflections of June 14th

 Life is truly abuzz with the approach of Midsummer. Incubation, growth, blossoming and rest, all part of the dramatic display of the amazing life of Djupivogur, Iceland at 64.6 degrees north. Some photos of our wonderful walk.


 Arctic Terns (Icelandic 'Kría') let us know we are near to their eggs, hovering and swooping low.


     'Kria' eggs



Two large Greylag Goose (Icelandic 'Grágæs')eggs


Mostly, the Eider hen will not be moved from her eggs, sitting motionless.



A chance view of some
Eider duck (Icelandic 'æðarfugl') eggs however.



 A proud Eider hen and her 17 ducklings!


The delicate beauty of Moss Campion.







A highly recommended walk, Djupivogur.

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  1. sophieJuly 6, 2022 at 2:41 AM

    Hello Nick. Sophie here. I was without internet for a while( not a bad thing really) and I'm only catching up with the news from your trip. Delighted to see the beautiful photographs and enjoying your enthusiastic prose.

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